Sporting looked at Manchester United full-back before signing Zekri | OneFootball

Harry Amass was on Sporting’s radar during the summer transfer window. Before moving decisively for Moncef Zekri, the green-and-white officials sounded out Manchester United’s left-back.

According to ‘The Athletic’, the Red Devils were asking for around €7 million to negotiate the player’s transfer. Burnley were the only club to submit a formal offer, worth €4 million, but it was ultimately rejected by the Manchester club.

Sporting then chose to go in a different direction and completed the signing of Moncef Zekri. The young full-back arrived to provide cover for Maxi Araújo and is now part of Rui Borges’ squad, with the Lions paying €3 million, plus performance-related bonuses, which could take the deal to €4 million.

Harry Amass, meanwhile, remained at Manchester United after the main European transfer windows closed. The British defender had already spent time on loan at Sheffield Wednesday and Norwich City last season.

The full-back was introduced to the Red Devils’ first team by Ruben Amorim in 2024/25 and is still seen as a player with room for development. Sporting explored the possibility, but ultimately did not proceed due to the fee demanded by Manchester United.

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